The 2011 NFL Draft begins Thursday and the staff at Mocking the Draft is working hard to bring you the most in-depth information possible. We have spent countless hours reviewing college games in an attempt to produce scouting reports for each of the prospects. However, time is running out so we decided to release some scouting notes in order to cover a wider range of prospects.
Stefen Wisniewski 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Notes
After the jump you can check out the notes taken in order to come up with this final analysis. Be sure to check out our full scouting reports HERE.
Stefen Wisniewski
6'3, 313 pounds | Guard/center | Penn State
Final word: Wisniewski was mostly used as a right guard as a senior while playing center earlier in his career. The middle is his best spot as it allows him to rely more on his smarts and quickness. When Wiskniewski has to stay in a telephone booth, he has trouble because he's not the strongest player. Comes from a football family. His father played three years for the Colts and his uncle was an eight-time Pro Bowl player for the Raiders. Was a three-time Athletic All-American.
NOTES:
• Is quick to get the snap off and engage his man. Has quick hands to get up and inside his opponent.
• Was a three-year starter who plays with a lot of instincts. Knows to how to pick up complex defensive plays and makes the line adjustments.
• Moves around fairly well and should fit nicely on a zone blocking team or one that uses its interior linemen moving forward.
• Doesn’t work laterally that well, though, and might not be very effective on pulls to the corner.
• Maintains good balance on the move to find and attack linebackers. Has quick feet to change direction and fire into a defender.
• Doesn’t have a great amount of strength and will get pushed back by power linemen. Has a frame to add bulk, though.
• Relies on technique and leverage to hold his position. Needs to get better at dropping his hips and holding his position on in-line pass protection.
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